Off the back of his new smash single ‘Heard It All’, snowballing emcee ILLY has announced a huge national tour throughout August and September.
As well as major cities, the tour hits towns as far and wide as Toowoomba, Dubbo and Falls Creek, and will be the first chance for fans to hear material from ILLY’s soon-to-be-released third album Bring It Back, live and in the flesh. In support will be Chasm Soundsystem feat. Skryptcha.
ILLY’s sophomore album The Chase spawned the powerful and well-loved singles ‘Cigarettes’ (triple j Hottest 100 #25), ‘The Chase’ and the Gold-selling ‘It Can Wait feat. Owl Eyes’ (triple j Hottest 100 #29). It took him on two sold out headline tours, an endless list of festival bills and scored both ARIA and AIR Award nominations.
ILLY has thrown more fuel on the fire with ‘Heard It All’. And with a new album on the way, this is just a taste of what’s to come.
Bring It Back is a positive departure from 2010’s The Chase and takes ILLY back to his fundamental hip-hop roots. The album features creative collaborations with his Aussie hip-hop peers including M-Phazes, Pez, Trials (Funkoars), Mantra and Reason.
ILLY said, “Bring It Back is a record I’ve had in mind for some time. Usually I work with a very small team so being able to branch out and work with lots of new people has resulted in a really different sound. There are a bunch of songs on Bring It Back that I can’t wait to do live, so getting back out on the road can’t come quick enough!”
In support is Chasm who is one of the leading hip-hop producers in Australia who has worked with Aussie heavyweights such as The Herd, Resin Dogs, Dialectrix, Thundamentals, Urthboy and Skryptcha. Chasm’s new album ‘This Is How We Never Die’ is out now through Obese.
Tickets on sale 9am, Tuesday 19 June. See below for dates and venues.
‘Heard It All’ is available now on iTunes. Look out for Illy‘s new album Bring It Back later this year through Obese Records.
ILLY – THE ‘BRING IT BACK’ ALBUM TOUR
Supported by Chasm Soundsystem feat. Scryptcha
TICKETS ON SALE TUESDAY 19 JUNE, 9am
THURSDAY 9 AUGUST – TOMBA’S, TOOWOOMBA QLD
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets
FRIDAY 10 AUGUST – THE ZOO, BRISBANE QLD
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets
SATURDAY 11 AUGUST – GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL, BYRON BAY NSW
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets
WEDNESDAY 15 AUGUST – THE PLANTATION, COFFS HARBOUR NSW
Tickets through the venue 02 6652 3855, www.plantationhotel.com.au, Coopers Surf Shop 02 6652 5466, Park Beach Music 02 6652 3725, www.offbeatoperations.com.au
THURSDAY 16 AUGUST – THE CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE NSW
Tickets through Moshtix on 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets
SATURDAY 18 AUGUST – BLACK SWAN HOTEL, BENDIGO VIC
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets
MONDAY 20 AUGUST – SWINDLERS, MT HOTHAM, VIC
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets
WEDNESDAY 22 AUGUST – THE STATION RESORT, JINDABYNE NSW
Tickets through Moshtix on 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets, The venue (02) 6451 4800 www.thestation.net.au, Perisher Tickets, Jindabyne (02) 6459 4498 Shop 1/13 Nuggets Crossing & Perisher Tickets, Perisher (02) 6459 4418 C/O Guest Services Counter
THURSDAY 23 AUGUST – RSL AUDITORIUM, DUBBO NSW (AA)
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets & the venue 02 6882 4411
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST – ZIERHOLZ @ UC, CANBERRA ACT?
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au & Oztix outlets
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST – THE HIFI, SYDNEY NSW (LIC AA)
Tickets through Moshtix on 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets
THURSDAY 30 AUGUST – FOWLERS, ADELAIDE SA
Tickets through the venue on 08 8212 0255, www.venuetix.com.au, Moshtix on 1300 438 849 or www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets
FRIDAY 31 AUGUST – FRAT HOUSE FRIDAY @ METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE WA
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets
SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER – THE CAPITOL, PERTH WA
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets
FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER – THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE VIC (18+)
Tickets through the venue 03 9427 9198, www.cornerhotel.com
SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER (DAY) – THE CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE VIC (U18)
Tickets through the venue 03 9427 9198, www.cornerhotel.com
SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER (NIGHT) – KAY ST ENT. COMPLEX, TRARALGON VIC
Tickets through Oztix 1300 762 545, www.oztix.com.au, Oztix outlets & the venue (03) 5176 0464
